Private Half Day Classical Istanbul Tours
Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
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Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Highlights
- Private Half Day Classical Istanbul Tours
- Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia
- See the superb Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
- Shop in the largest covered markets in the world Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarşı)
- Entrance fees included
- Transport by Private De-Luxe Cars.
- Private Local Licensed Guide.
- No shopping stops along the way ! “ Without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping “.
Schedule details
Visit the outstanding, most important, and most famous the biggest mosques of İstanbul, Blue Mosque Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia ,you will be captivated by the beauty ,of this ancient basilica, with its mosaics, nartex, galleries and incomparable architecture, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century. Visit the Hippodrome see the famous obelisk from Egypt, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago The Byzantine Hippodrome, with the Obelisk of Theodosius, was brought from Heliopolis, Egypt, and the Serpentine Column from Delphi during the reign of Constantine. After leaving the Hippodrome, you will finally have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is like any bazaar except that, as its explains, it is all within one huge building. Depending on how you measure it, the covered market here could be the largest shopping center in the world, numbering over 4,000 individual shops, you will find among masses of modern trash an approximation of youthful dreams of the glamorous oriental market.Inclusions
Pickup and drop off where the tour concludes. “Hotel or Cruise Ports”
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children 6-18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time.
- Istanbul requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces, comfortable clothing and closed toe, sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
- We will ensure your timely return to the Istanbul port for this activity. If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one !
We started our tour of Istanbul with a visit to the Archeological museum. We bought the museum pass at the gate. This will give you access to the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Topkapi, Topkapi harem, Haga Sophia and Chora museums. The pass is very convenient and saved us about 20 minutes time of queue for Topkapi and Haga Sophia.
Me gusto el bosforo y la noche turca en istanbul el tour privado fue muy bueno
What a great experience! I would like to return some day.
The Hagia Sophia is impressive and I loved the architecture. However, close to 1/4 of the main hall is under construction. While the natural light which shone through the main hall was amazing…
Hagia Sophia was probably the best sight on our trip. I really enjoyed walking round, We didnt have a tour guide, just a book we were reading through, that was more than enough. Its sheer size is hard to take in. Definitely enjoyed being free to walk around and soak everything in rather than have a guide on this one.
From the time i first visited Sultanahmet Camii till this time none of my opinions have changed. The way i was amazed and stunned , same way i remain. It was constructed in 1610 and still has that beauty and mystery of past years from Ottoman Empire.
A trip to Istanbul without seeing Hagia Sophia would be a big mistake. This place is breathtakingly beautiful. Its shear size is difficult to fathom until you are right in the centre of it. Its intricate detail in every column, the mosaic work, and its marble work (which looks like a gigantic quilt with varying patterns) makes it one the most impressive places of worship I’ve visited.
Hagia Sophia it's absolutely mind blowing. Marvelous. Personally, the best attraction we visited in Istanbul.
We had limited time in Istanbul whilst on a cruise so we decided on a full day Istanbul Highlights tour.. We covered all the major sights in one day and it was a very good introduction to the city. We enjoyed our day in this fascinating city and hope to return someday and spend more time in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia is a must see – it's worth a trip in it's own right. From the outside it looks kind of scruffy, but then the Byzantine empire was never that bothered about exterior. But you can see how the building works from the outside. The interior drips with marble, The side aisles are huge.